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No Man's Sky visar upp den nya uppdateringen Cosmos
Hello Games has released the Cosmos update for No Man's Sky, introducing features such as owning and customizing space stations, forming alliances with other players, and exploring new deep-space outposts and giant space wrecks. The update also includes new base-building capabilities anywhere in space. Additionally, Sean Murray revealed that technology refined for No Man's Sky will be used in their upcoming fantasy game, Light No Fire, offering brief glimpses of the new title.
'What if you could own a space station?' asks No Man's Sky's Sean Murray, as he lets you own a space…
Hello Games has released the 7.0 Cosmos update for No Man's Sky, introducing the highly requested feature of owning and customizing space stations. The update also adds a new Star Map for exploration, salvageable space hulks, orbital base building, and a journey to the center of star systems. This update aims to make the game's universe feel more alive and like home for players.
No Man's Sky's 10th anniversary update will let you rule space stations, built floating orbital bases and go on holiday to the sun
No Man's Sky celebrates its 10th anniversary with the 'Cosmos' update, introducing features like visiting suns, becoming a space station director, and building orbital bases. The update also includes a new star system map and salvageable derelict ships. Hello Games boss Sean Murray mentioned that the new technology will be tested and refined for their upcoming game, Light No Fire.
No Man’s Sky 7.0 “Cosmos” update announced, patch notes
Hello Games has announced the "Cosmos" update (version 7.0) for No Man's Sky, bringing significant new features like space station directorship, galactic alliances, and orbital construction. The update also introduces deep-space mapping, shipbreaking mechanics, and an expedition celebrating the game's 10th anniversary. Extensive graphical improvements and performance optimizations are included, with support for Intel Xe Super Sampling and NVIDIA DLSS 4.5.
No Man's Sky overhauls space after conquering basically everything else
Hello Games has released the 'Cosmos' update for No Man's Sky, overhauling space exploration with features like orbital bases, space station ownership, and salvageable wrecks. This update coincides with the game's tenth anniversary and aims to make space feel more alive. A new expedition, 'Our Journey Continues!', also launches today, celebrating the game's major updates.
No Man's Sky 10th Anniversary Cosmos Update Actually Updates Space, Lets Players Finally Reach Stars
Hello Games has released the Cosmos update for No Man's Sky, celebrating the game's 10th anniversary. This update focuses on enhancing the space exploration aspect of the game, allowing players to reach stars.
Two years after its rocky launch, Civilization 7's first paid expansion Earthrise is on its way - but first comes the atomic age
Firaxis Games is releasing the 'Arc of Tomorrow' update and the 'Earthrise' expansion for Civilization 7 in 2027, two years after its criticized launch. The update adds the Atomic Age and extends gameplay into the near future, while the expansion focuses on space-themed mechanics and environmental adaptability. The article notes community dissatisfaction with the amount of paid DLC already available for the game.
Civilization firar 35 år med att utannonsera Civ VII-expansionen Earthrise
To celebrate Civilization's 35th anniversary, Civilization VII is being offered for free play until Friday and will receive a significant expansion titled Earthrise. The expansion will focus on the space race and cosmic exploration. Additionally, a free update named Arc of Tomorrow will introduce the Atomic Age, featuring new units and buildings, with community testing planned for later this year.
Civilization 7 announces “Arc of Tomorrow” update, first expansion titled “Earthrise”
Firaxis Games announced the "Arc of Tomorrow" update and the "Earthrise" expansion for Sid Meier's Civilization VII, both slated for release in 2027. The "Arc of Tomorrow" update will introduce the Atomic Age, while the "Earthrise" expansion will focus on space exploration and environmental themes. A separate update, 1.5.0, is also coming later this month, featuring quality-of-life improvements and a True Start Location: Earth map.
Blue Origin wins NASA contract for telecommunications on Mars
Blue Origin has been awarded a contract by NASA to develop a high-performance telecommunications orbiter for Mars. The orbiter is expected to be completed by December 31, 2028, contributing to NASA's ongoing space exploration efforts.
Future Games Show at Gamescom 2026: Every Announcement and Game Revealed | Invision Game Community
The Future Games Show at Gamescom 2026 featured over 40 game announcements, including world premieres and new gameplay. The showcase highlighted a diverse range of titles across genres like RPGs, shooters, and strategy games, with many set for 2026 and 2027 releases on PC and consoles. Notable reveals included new entries in established franchises and unique indie projects.
Roman Space Telescope Buttoned Up Inside Falcon Heavy Fairing Ahead of Aug. 30 Launch
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope has been encapsulated within the payload fairing of a SpaceX Falcon Heavy rocket ahead of its planned August 30th launch. This encapsulation marks the transition from project to payload, protecting the observatory from the harsh conditions of ascent. The telescope is destined for the Sun-Earth Lagrange point 2 and is expected to discover thousands of exoplanets, study dark matter, and investigate dark energy.
SpaceX Bets $100 Billion on a Louisiana Starbase — With Construction Set for 2027
SpaceX plans to invest $100 billion in a new spaceport in Vermilion Parish, Louisiana, with construction beginning in 2027 and Starship launches targeted for 2029. This ambitious project hinges on the successful development and reusability of the Starship rocket, which has yet to achieve full booster and upper stage recovery on a single flight. The new facility is crucial for scaling SpaceX's Starlink satellite internet business and future AI-focused constellations.
SpaceX is building a $100 billion 'Starbase' launch site in Louisiana
SpaceX is planning to construct a massive $100 billion spaceport named 'Starbase' in Louisiana. The company aims to build a launch site that surpasses current science fiction concepts, indicating a significant expansion in space infrastructure.
How to watch the Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope's launch
NASA's Nancy Grace Roman Space Telescope is scheduled to launch on August 30. This marks a significant event in space exploration, with the telescope set to embark on its mission.
A Falcon 9 stage gouged a 60-foot crater into the Moon — and ULA finally has a new chief
A spent Falcon 9 upper stage created a 60-foot crater on the Moon, captured by NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter. In leadership news, Mark Peller has become the new CEO of United Launch Alliance, taking over from Tory Bruno. The article also covers recent developments in rocket launches and failures from various companies including SpaceX, Innospace, and China's LandSpace, alongside updates on European and Chinese space programs.
Six Days of Waiting: NASA’s Orbiter Finally Captures the Moon Crater Left by a Falcon 9
NASA's Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter captured images of a crater left by a SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket stage impact on the Moon. The crater, measuring approximately 60 feet across, was observed after a six-day wait to align the orbiter's position and lighting conditions. The impact provided scientists with a cross-section of the Moon's uppermost layers, and independent astronomers initially helped pinpoint the impact trajectory.
Swift Observatory Left to Burn Up as NASA Calls Off Its Orbital Rescue
NASA has cancelled the mission to boost the Neil Gehrels Swift Observatory back into a safe orbit due to an attitude control failure in the rescue spacecraft, LINK. The telescope is now expected to burn up in Earth's atmosphere by the end of the year. While the primary mission failed, LINK will still attempt a rendezvous to gather data for future satellite servicing efforts.
NASA calls off mission to rescue the falling Swift observatory
NASA has called off its mission to rescue the Swift observatory, which is expected to re-enter Earth's atmosphere this year. The decision means the observatory will not be saved.
Stellar Odyssey launches as an idle RPG MMORPG trip through the cosmos with space dragons
Stellar Odyssey, a new free-to-play idle sci-fi MMORPG, has launched and features procedurally generated galaxies, guild systems, and space dragon battles. The developers at Stellar Games have stated they utilize AI for certain visual assets. Future updates will include base building, colonization, and dungeons.
